THE CONCUSSION…. Dangerous, Damaging, Frustrating, Life Changing
IT’S YOUR BRAIN…. WHEN YOU SHAKE IT, YOU BREAK IT
It’s not just a bump on the head, it’s your brain getting sloshed around inside your head and bumping into bone, creating a brain bruise.
IT’S YOUR BRAIN…. WHEN YOU STRESS IT OUT, YOU MESS IT UP
The chemicals your body makes when it is stressed also damages the brain.
IT’S YOUR BRAIN …. WHEN YOU HAVE TOXINS, YOU SHOCK IT
Many environmental toxins, like pesticides or mold, are toxic and inflammatory. It is generally thought that your head must have physical contact to have a concussion, but it is now well recognized that your brain is vulnerable to shaking, stress, toxins and more …….
Take care of it!
If you have a concussion or post-concussion syndrome, you should be seen by a doctor trained and experienced in understanding brain health, Functional Neurology, and cognitive problems that occur after a concussion.
Specialized Training in Functional Neurology to properly test for brain injuries
The process to help you get better.
Evaluation: Detailed history of lifestyle, injury, recovery
Concussion testing may include the following, depending on what your needs are:
– Functional Neurology examination to determine what parts of your brain have been injured
– Right Eye Sensorimotor Exam to test brain function and performance with eye movements and tracking. The eyes are the window to the brain.
– Balance Tracking System to test brain function and performance with balance and head positions.
– CNS-VS Neurocognitive Assessments for brain health and other cognitive impairments
– Laboratory Testing bloodwork to check for chemical imbalances that could keep your brain from healing properly or as fast as possible
Treatment: Treatment may include the following, depending on what your needs are:
– Functional neurology treatment and rehabilitation exercises
– Sensory integration
– Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field Therapy
– Low Level Laser Therapy
– Functional dietary modification
– Lab based, concussion supplement recommendations
When you have a concussion, mild traumatic brain injury or post-concussion syndrome, you have questions and we are here to help.
